RE: [T3] electrical woes

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 21 Feb 2002, at 8:57, Schwein, William wrote:

> IS there a negative to just shorting around the Fuel pump relay?  When I
> first got my FB running a mechanic did that and it runs all the time now.
> (when the key is on that is)

YES! If you're in an accident the fuel pump will just keep running. If you are 
unconscious or just preoccupied, this could turn the accident into a tragedy.

In the normal FI system, the pump relay is controlled by the FI brain. The 
brain shuts off the pump if it senses that the engine has not been turning 
over for the last ~1 second. Getting this system to work is simple.

This is a VERY important safety feature. Bypassing it is dangerous.
-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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